TNEP Strategy and Policy Development

TNEP undertakes a range of action research activities to inform and further develop its research program, including delivering short courses, workshops, design charrettes, strategic planning sessions and conference presentations and to build industry experience and relationships.

Cents & Sustainability - OCF20+ (to be released in 2008)

This new book, to be released in mid 2008, is a response from the next generation to key themes developed in the 1987 publication Our Common Future (also known as The Brundtland Report). OCF20+ will further explore, in a modern global context, the conditions under which society can achieve a form of economic growth that is both socially and environmentally sustainable. The book will include forewords by Dr Gro Brundtland, and Kenneth Ruffing, former Deputy Director and Chief Economist of the OECD Environment Directorate. (more...)

Executive Report: Action on Climate Change Can Help Business Competitiveness and Economic Growth

It has become clear that it is inevitable that society will need to adapt to a new climate regime as a result of a rapid increase in greenhouse gas emissions since the industrial revolution. There is a parallel and crucial requirement to focus on both reducing emissions of greenhouse gases and therefore stabilising the corresponding increases in global temperature; and to also prepare for a certain level of adaptation by society and the environment to an altered climate regime, assuming appropriate stabilisation is achieved. (more...)

Plastics and Chemicals Industry Association (PACIA) Sustainability Leadership Framework for Industry - Plastics and Chemicals Industry Discussion Paper - 2007

To assist the plastics and chemicals industries on its journey to a sustainable future, PACIA in consultation with its members and stakeholders has developed a "Sustainability Leadership Framework". A Discussion Paper has been developed as the first step in communicating the value of sustainability to the plastic and chemicals industries and its stakeholders, as well as identifying priority areas and tools to assist the industries contribute to sustainability across the social, environmental and financial spheres, both now and into the future. The Natural Edge Project provided research, advice and support in the development of the Discussion Paper.

White Paper: ‘Sustainable IT’ through ‘Sustainable Product Service Systems - a case study of Hewlett Packard’ - 2007

HP commissioned research by TNEP to investigate and outline the benefits of shifting to a product service model for the provision of IT services and the impacts on environmental performance of suppliers and customers. The resulting report provides guidance on a range of questions now facing the industry with a focus on the drivers, benefits and opportunities of a shift towards ‘Sustainable Product Service Systems’.

A3P's new Sustainability Action Plan - 2006

A3P launched 'performance, people and prosperity', at the 7th National Business Leaders Forum on Sustainable Development in Brisbane, 15 May 2006. The Plan raises 21 issues and lists specific actions for addressing each. It includes targets, measures of performance and a commitment to public reporting. A3P acknowledge the extensive contribution of Mr Phillip Toyne, from EcoFutures Pty Ltd, and Mr Michael Smith and Mr Karlson Hargroves from The Natural Edge Project.

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The Australian Industry Group Environmental Management Handbook - 2006

This Handbook provides practical information on approaches to environmental management as well as discussion of the key environmental issues facing business today. TNEP's Mike Smith and Karlson Hargroves' contribution to this publication was titled "How Does Australian business reconcile environmental obligations with competitive advantage?" The 2006 Environmental Management Handbook is distributed to more than 5,000 Australian Industry Group member companies and TAFE college libraries across Australia.

Prospering in a Carbon Constrained World

Profitable Opportunities for Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction - 2005

This pre-publication report was developed for Natural Capitalism Solutions (NCS), for use in its engagement with the Chicago Climate Exchange (CCX) and the European Climate Exchange (ECX). The report was researched and prepared by Karlson ‘Charlie’ Hargroves and Michael H. Smith of The Natural Edge Project, supervised and reviewed by Hunter Lovins. Nick Palousis, Cheryl Paten and David Marsden-Ballard of TNEP assisted in the research. The introduction to the report was written by Hunter Lovins, President of NCS.

Sustainability Framework for the Future of Australia’s Infrastructure Handbook – 2003

This publication was released by the Australian Council for Infrastructure Development to outline their framework for the future of Australia's infrastructure. On invitation from the producer (Philip Toyne, Eco Futures Pty Ltd), Charlie and Mike from TNEP provided additional material to support the handbook.

‘Natural Advantage: A Blueprint for a Sustainable Australia’ Australian Conservation Foundation - 2002

This publication was developed by the Australian Conservation Foundation. Mike from TNEP assisted over a two year period in identifying and developing case study material and databases, highlighting best practice in support of the Blueprint.